Sony XQ-AT52 User Guide

Help Guide

Smartphone

Xperia 1 II XQ-AT51/XQ-AT52

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your device.

Xperia 1 II features

Photo Pro

Launching Photo Pro (Photography Pro)

Taking a photo using Photo Pro

Cinema Pro

Launching the Cinema Pro app

Combining clips and watching a film

Game enhancer

Launching the Game enhancer app

Using Game enhancer while playing

Enhancing the sound

Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos®

Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate)

Reducing wind noise when recording

Side Sense

Turning Side sense on or off

Using Side sense

Setting other Side sense options

Wireless charging

Charging your device with a wireless charger

Split-screen mode

Using the Split-screen mode

Dynamic Vibration

Using Dynamic Vibration

Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings within a media app

Ambient display

Setting the Ambient display

Smart call handling

Using Smart call handling

Getting started

About this Help Guide

Overview

Inserting a SIM card and memory card

Assembly - Single SIM

Assembly - Dual SIM

Using a Dual SIM device

Screen protection

Starting your device for the first time

Setting up a Google account on your device

Transferring content from your old device

Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device

Finding, locking, or erasing a lost device

Learning the basics

Turning the screen on or off

Adjusting the idle time before the screen turns off

Smart backlight control

One-handed mode

Taking a screenshot

Notification light

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

Notification icons

Battery and maintenance

Charging your device

Battery and power management

Checking battery consumption for applications

Making applications exempt from the Power-saving feature

STAMINA mode

Battery Care

Updating your device

Before updating your device

Updating your device wirelessly

Updating your device using a computer

Restarting, resetting, and repairing

Restarting, resetting, and repairing your device

Repairing the device software using Xperia Companion

Resetting your applications

Improving memory performance

Viewing the memory status

Freeing up space on the internal storage

Stopping applications and services from running

Formatting the memory card

Internet and networks

Mobile data connection

Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength

Controlling data usage

Basic settings

Settings menu

Volume, vibration, and sound

Volume and vibration

Sounds and tones

Screen settings

Application updates

Using location services

Date and time

Music

Transferring music from a computer to your device

Listening to music

Music app features

Camera

Getting to know your camera

Camera overview

Taking a photo or recording a video

Taking a photo using the flash

Basic camera features

Viewing, sharing, or editing photos and videos

Selecting a capturing mode

Various methods to take photos

Self-timer

Exposure, color, and light conditions

Adjusting the exposure, color, and light conditions

Color and brightness

HDR video recording

Setting the right focus

People, selfies, and smiling faces

Taking photos and videos of people

Softening the skin tone

Taking a photo when someone smiles

Taking a selfie

Activating the selfie timer with the palm of your hand

Moving objects

Tracking an object

Capturing a burst of images

Recording a steady video

Bokeh effect

Using various capturing modes

Slow motion videos

Portrait selfie

Creative effect

Panorama

Resolution and memory

Diagnosing your camera

Additional camera settings

Geotagging

Grid lines

Photography advice

Photo preview settings

Different ways to use the volume key

Sound

QR Code reader

Connectivity

Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV

Connecting your device to USB accessories

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Using your device as a wallet

Bluetooth wireless technology

Turning the Bluetooth function on or off

Naming your device

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

Sending items using Bluetooth technology

Receiving items using Bluetooth technology

Legal information

General

Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines

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Launching Photo Pro (Photography Pro)

Photo Pro has an interface designed to meet the demands of professional photographers. You can take optimal photos with professional technology.

Photo Pro standby screen

Find and tap (Photo Pro icon).

Data storage icon/Amount of free space/Aspect ratio/File format The scene icon or condition icon is also displayed when the AUTO mode is selected.

Battery status2.

Dial

Adjust the exposure value when the P mode is selected. Adjust the shutter speed when the S mode or M mode is selected.

Tap to lock the focus. The button turns orange when the focus is locked. Tap the button again to unlock the focus.

Tap to lock the exposure. The button turns orange when the exposure is locked. Tap the button again to unlock the exposure.

Setting icons Tap to adjust settings.

(Drive mode)/ (Focus mode)/ (Focus area)/ (Exposure)/ISO (ISO)/ (Metering mode)/

(Flash mode)/AWB (White balance)/ (Face detection/Eye AF settings)/RAW (File format) The settings depend on the mode or lens selected. A feature supporting RAW (File format) will be made available through a software update. Software roll-outs are a phased process; the timing and availability will vary by market and/or operator.

Tap to lock the items on the left side of the viewfinder and the settings icons, and prevent accidental operations.7.

Focus indicator/exposure settings

(Auto focus icon) indicates that the subject is in focus.

(AE lock icon) indicates that the exposure is locked.

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Taking a photo using Photo Pro

Tap the thumbnail to view, share, or edit photos. Tap

(Back button) to return to the Photo Pro standby screen.

Tap to switch lenses. To use the zoom, tap

(Open zoom dial icon), pinch in or out on the viewfinder, or use the volume key.

10.

Tap to show or hide information displayed on the viewfinder.11.

Tap to adjust more detailed settings.12.

Tap to switch the shooting mode.13.

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Taking a photo using Photo Pro

Note

There is no shutter button on the Photo Pro standby screen. Use the camera key on your device.

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Launching Photo Pro (Photography Pro)

Launch Photo Pro.

Find and tap

(Photo Pro icon).

Press the camera key fully down. While using the Camera app, tap

(Settings icon) > [Launch with camera key] > [Launch Photography Pro] to enable this function. While using the Camera app, tap [Mode] >

(Photo Pro icon).

Select a shooting mode.

Adjust the settings.

Press the camera key halfway down to focus.

Press the camera key fully down.

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Launching the Cinema Pro app

Cinema Pro is an application powered by Sony’s digital motion picture camera technology. You can create your ideal videos by configuring professional parameters and color settings.

Cinema Pro home screen

Hint

Tap orange parameters to change settings.

Find and tap

(Cinema Pro icon).

Viewfinder1.

Menu icon – Tap to open the menu.

Tap [Open project] to open an existing project or to create a new project. Tap [Cinema Library] to launch the Cinema Library app. You can open an existing project or watch a created film. Tap [Stabilizer] to switch the stabilizer function on or off. Tap [Metered manual] to show or hide the Metered Manual. The Metered Manual is displayed with a metering indicator on the viewfinder. Tap [Frame lines] repeatedly to display and select from various aspect ratios. Tap [Grid lines] to display and balance the composition. Tap [Level] to turn the level meter on or off. Tap [Level calibration] to calibrate the standard for the horizontal plane to fix deviations in the direction of tilt. Tap [Intelligent wind filter] to reduce wind noise.

Project settings Tap an orange parameter to adjust the resolution and frame rate of the entire project or video clips. The project settings can only be changed before recording the first video clip.

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Combining clips and watching a film

Clip settings – Parameters to adjust for each video clip.

Tap [Look] to adjust the ambience of the video clip. Tap [FPS] to adjust the frame rate. Select [120fps] to record a video in slow motion. The [FPS] setting is available only when [Resolution] is set to [2K]. Tap [Lens] to select a lens. Tap [ISO] to adjust the ISO value. Tap [Auto] when it is orange to adjust to the appropriate ISO value automatically. Tap [WB] to adjust the white balance. You can use the sliders to adjust the white balance. To adjust the white balance according to a selected white area, select [Custom], tap [Set], hold your device so that the white area fully covers the frame in the center, and then tap [Set] again. If you select [Auto], you can set whether to lock the white balance settings. Tap [Shutter] to adjust the shutter speed. Tap [Auto] when it is orange to adjust the appropriate shutter speed automatically. Tap [Focus] to adjust the focus. Tap [AF] or [MF] to switch the focus mode to auto or manual. When the focus mode is set to manual, you can adjust the focus markers and speed of focus pulling by tapping

(Settings

icon). When the focus mode is set to auto, you can specify the focus area by tapping the viewfinder.

Tap to start or stop recording.5.

Tap to capture the current frame as a still image.6.

Tap to hide or show the frame lines, grid lines, and the Metered Manual.7.

Level meter Level meter helps you to measure the angle of the device and keep the picture horizontal. When your device senses that it is level, the level meter turns green.

Status indications9.

Tap a thumbnail to view a video clip or still image. Tap [All files] to view a video clip or still image that is not in the thumbnail view. You can capture a still image from the video by tapping

(Edit video icon) while playing. Tap (Back button)

to return to the Cinema Pro home screen.

10.

Tap to change the audio level.11.

Metered manual The Metered Manual indicates underexposure/overexposure.

12.

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Combining clips and watching a film

You can combine clips to create a film, and then watch the film using the Cinema Library.

Note

Clips with different frame rates cannot be combined.

To watch the created film using the Cinema Library

Hint

You can create a shortcut for the Cinema Library app on the Home screen. Touch and hold

(Cinema Pro icon). From the

menu that opens, drag

(Cinema Library icon) to the desired location.

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Launching the Cinema Pro app

While using the Cinema Pro app, tap [All files] to display a list of clips in a project.

Tap

(More icon) > [Create final film].

Tap the clips in the order in which you want to combine them.

Tap [Create].

Launch the Cinema Library app.

While using the Cinema Pro app, tap [All files] >

(Cinema Library icon).

While using the Cinema Pro app, tap

(Menu icon) > [Cinema Library].

Touch and hold

(Cinema Pro icon), and then tap [Cinema Library] in the menu that opens.

Tap [Final films], and then select a film.2.

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Launching the Game enhancer app

The Game enhancer app makes gameplay much more convenient with various functions. While playing a game, you can prevent notifications from showing up, change the performance settings, and more. Downloaded games are automatically listed in the Game enhancer app, and you can quickly launch the games from the Game enhancer menu. You can customize various settings while gaming by tapping

(Open Game enhancer menu

icon).

Screen overview

Find and tap (Game enhancer icon).

Add new games manually.1. Game enhancer settings2. Recommended – Tap to launch, download, or see more information about recommended games.3. Game launcher To view a screenshot or video taken by the Game enhancer app, tap

(Game profile icon).

Related Topic

Using Game enhancer while playing

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Using Game enhancer while playing

You can customize various settings while playing a game.

Hint

You can drag and move

(Game enhancer floating icon) to the desired position, such as the edge of the screen. You can also

switch

(Game enhancer floating icon) to (Pull-down bar). Tap (Game enhancer floating icon) > [Menu type],

and then select [Pull-down bar] to switch.

The STAMINA mode is turned off while you use the Game enhancer app. If you want to give priority to the battery life, set [Game mode] to [Battery life preferred].

When [Game mode] is set to [Performance preferred], [Motion blur reduction] in [Image quality settings] turns on automatically.

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Launching the Game enhancer app

While playing a game, tap

(Game enhancer floating icon).

In the menu that opens, tap and configure the desired settings.

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Enhancing the sound output using Dolby Atmos®

Using Dolby Atmos makes playback sound more realistic and three dimensional.

Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio settings].

Enable the Dolby Atmos function by tapping the switch.

Tap [Dolby Atmos] for more options.

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Upscaling the quality of compressed music files (DSEE Ultimate)

The DSEE Ultimate function upscales your compressed music accurately using AI technology.

Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio settings].

Enable the DSEE Ultimate function by tapping the switch.

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Reducing wind noise when recording

You can remove the noise produced by wind hitting the microphone when recording without losing the original audio quality.

Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Audio settings] > [Intelligent wind filter].

Tap the switch to enable the function.

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Turning Side sense on or off

Related Topic

Using Side sense

Setting other Side sense options

Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced].

Tap [Side sense].

Tap the switch to enable or disable the function.

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Using Side sense

Your device has sensors on the sides that you can tap or slide with one hand in order to use your device more easily. You can display the Side sense menu as a shortcut to applications and settings, or the Multi-window menu to select two applications in the split-screen mode. You can also return to the previous screen by sliding down along the sensor. Make sure to tap or slide your finger within the sensor area. To learn more about Side sense, find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced] > [Side sense] > [TRY SIDE SENSE TUTORIAL].

Hint

You can change the touch position, for example, when the edge of the device is covered by a case. To change the touch position, find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced] > [Side sense] > [Configure touch position] > [Manual], and then tap the [Operate on inner edge of screen] switch.

Note

Side sense is unavailable in certain situations, such as when using a wireless charger or when the screen view is in landscape orientation.

Displaying the Side sense menu

To activate the Side sense menu, double-tap the side of the device.

Hint

To exit the Side sense menu, double-tap the side of the device or tap an empty area on the screen.

Displaying the Multi-window menu

Slide your finger up along the side of the device to display the Multi-window menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to add apps to a split-screen.

Returning to the previous screen using the side sensor

Slide your finger down along the side of the device to return to the previous screen.

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Turning Side sense on or off

Setting other Side sense options

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Setting other Side sense options

You can configure how Side sense behaves or customize the menu, etc. For example, the following options are available for Side sense.

Whether to use Side sense on one or both sides of your device The screen actions for gesture Whether to use Side sense on the inner edge of the screen or the side of the device

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Turning Side sense on or off

Using Side sense

Find and tap [Settings] > [Display] > [Advanced].

Tap [Side sense].

Tap the switch to enable the function.

Follow the on-screen instructions in the lower part of the screen to edit other Side sense options.

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Charging your device with a wireless charger

You can purchase a wireless charger to charge your device wirelessly. If you use your device while charging, the charging speed may become slower or even stop to protect the battery. The use of some applications while charging may disable charging or affect the charging function. For example, using the camera during wireless charging may cause static noise on the image. Be sure to remove any screen or phone covers when using the wireless charging function. Note the following:

Do not put any metal parts between the device and the charger, due to risk of heat injury. Do not put any credit cards on the charger, since they may get demagnetized or broken.

Note

If your device is incorrectly placed on the wireless charger, charging time will increase significantly.

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Overview

Place your device on the wireless charger according to the charger’s instructions.

The wireless charging coil on the backside of your device must be in contact with the charger for charging to work.

When charging begins, the notification light illuminates and the charging icon appears on screen.

Once your device is fully charged, remove it from the wireless charger.

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Using the Split-screen mode

Split-screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your photos and the Calendar at the same time.

Note

Not all applications support split-screen mode.

To resize the split-screen windows

To exit the split-screen mode

Application 11. Split-screen border – Drag to resize windows2. Multi-window switch icon – Tap

(Multi-window switch icon) to select applications. (Multi-window switch icon)

appears when you drag the split-screen border.

Application 24. Split-screen button – Select a recently used application for the lower window5. Home button – Go back to the Home screen6. Back button – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application7.

Drag the split-screen border in the center.1.

Drag the split-screen border to the top or bottom of the screen.1.

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Using Dynamic Vibration

The Dynamic Vibration feature enhances your media experience by adding synchronized vibration when you watch videos or listen to music on your device. To learn more about this feature, go to [Settings] > [Sound] > [Dynamic Vibration]. There is no vibration in the following cases:

The media volume is set to silent. The screen is off. The device is being charged wirelessly.

Note

Dynamic Vibration does not work with all media apps.

Related Topic

Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings within a media app

Find and tap [Settings] > [Sound] > [Dynamic Vibration].

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Adjusting Dynamic Vibration settings within a media app

You can adjust the vibration level while playing content using a media app.

Dynamic vibration levels

Off: No vibration Mild: Less vibration Normal: Well-balanced vibration Powerful: More vibration

Note

There is no vibration if the media volume is set to silent.

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Using Dynamic Vibration

Open the desired media app, such as the Music app.

Start playback of the media contents.

Press the volume key to open the volume panel.

Drag the slider for Dynamic Vibration to set the preferred level for this app.

The Dynamic Vibration setting is saved for the next time you use this app.

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Setting the Ambient display

The Ambient display lets you view information such as the time, notifications, or music on the screen when the screen is turned off. The Ambient display can also show album art while music is playing.

Adjusting the Ambient display settings

Hint

The default setting is [Smart activation], which activates the Ambient display when needed, for example, when walking with the device in your hand, or when taking the device out of your pocket or bag.

Displaying an image on the Ambient display

Tap [Settings] > [Appearance] > [Ambient display (Always-on display)].1. Tap [When to show Ambient display], and then select the desired setting.2. Close the setting menu. The setting is saved.

Tap [Settings] > [Appearance] > [Ambient display (Always-on display)].1. Tap [Sticker], and then select your desired sticker or photo.2. Close the setting menu. The setting is saved.

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Using Smart call handling

You can handle incoming calls without touching the screen by turning on the Smart call handling function. Once activated, you can handle calls in the following way:

Answer: bring the device to your ear. Reject: shake the device. Ringer off: place the device face down.

Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Gestures] > [Smart call handling].

Tap the switch to enable or disable the function.

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About this Help Guide

This is the Xperia 1 II Help Guide for the Android 10 software version. If you are not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. For information on common Android features and settings (such as Android basic settings, Wi-Fi settings, home screen settings, content transfer, application screen navigation, notifications and other Google application features) please refer to support.google.com/android/.

Note

System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this Help Guide. The Android version might not be affected in an update.

To check the current software version and model number of your device

Find and tap [Settings] > [About phone]. The current software version is displayed under [Build number]. The current model number is displayed under [Model].

Limitations to services and features

Some of the services and features described in this Help Guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the mobile network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply. The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.

Related Topic

Before updating your device

Updating your device wirelessly

Updating your device using a computer

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